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“Nicolás Domínguez opens the scoring with a header from a corner kick, directing the ball into the top right corner after Nikola Milenkovic's assist”
Pivotal“Ryan Yates doubles Forest's lead with a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the penalty area that flies into the top right corner”
Pivotal“Martin Erlić pulls one back for FC Midtjylland with a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, leveling the aggregate score”
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FC Midtjylland
Nottingham Forest
Outstanding performance
FC Midtjylland•GoalkeeperNottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Forest took control early in the second leg through Nicolás Domínguez's header from a corner and Ryan Yates' stunning long-range strike that found the top corner. However, Martin Erlić's late goal for the hosts leveled the aggregate score at 2-2, forcing extra time and eventually penalties. The shootout proved decisive as FC Midtjylland's Cho Gue-Sung struck the post with a crucial penalty, allowing Forest to progress despite the Danish side's spirited fightback.
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Goal! FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2 - Ibrahim Sangaré scores for Nottingham Forest! He successfully converts the penalty with a right-footed shot into the top right corner of the net.
Penalty opportunity wasted! The score remains FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2. Cho Gue-Sung from FC Midtjylland strikes the left post with his right foot.
Goal! FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2 - Morgan Gibbs-White scores for Nottingham Forest! He successfully converts the penalty with a right-footed shot into the left corner of the net.
The penalty shootout is now underway, with FC Midtjylland trailing Nottingham Forest by a score of 1 to 2.
The additional time in the second half has concluded, with the score standing at FC Midtjylland 1 and Nottingham Forest 2.
Missed opportunity! Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Ola Aina.
Opportunity squandered. Pedro Bravo from FC Midtjylland attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Ryan Yates has been caught offside.
Ola Aina commits a foul against Nottingham Forest.
Cho Gue-Sung from FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Adam Gabriel from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Elliot AndersonYellow CardElliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has been shown a yellow card.
Edward Chilufya from FC Midtjylland commits a handball.
Opportunity wasted! Adam Gabriel from FC Midtjylland attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't find the target. The assist came from Aral Simsir.
Murillo from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
Cho Gue-Sung of FC Midtjylland earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Denil Castillo of FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest.
Ibrahim Sangaré committed a foul against a player from Nottingham Forest.
Aral Simsir from FC Midtjylland was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
The second half of extra time is underway with the score at FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2.
The first half of extra time has concluded, with the score standing at FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to FC Midtjylland after a deflection off Stefan Ortega.
Corner kick awarded to FC Midtjylland after a play that resulted in a save by Stefan Ortega.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Adam Gabriel from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Substitution for FC Midtjylland: Edward Chilufya comes on to replace Darío Osorio.
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Morgan Gibbs-White has been flagged for being offside.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Martin ErlićYellow CardMartin Erlic from FC Midtjylland has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Match interruption due to an injury to Martin Erlic from FC Midtjylland.
Missed opportunity. Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Neco Williams committed a foul for Nottingham Forest.
Adam Gabriel from FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
MurilloYellow CardMurillo of Nottingham Forest has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Murillo committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
Denil Castillo from FC Midtjylland was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Darío Osorio from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ibrahim Sangaré committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
Ibrahim Sangaré from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Lorenzo Lucca has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Ibrahim Sangaré replaces Nicolás Domínguez.
Substitution for FC Midtjylland: Adam Gabriel comes on to replace Ousmane Diao.
The first half of extra time is underway, with the score at FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2.
The second half has concluded with the final score: FC Midtjylland 1, Nottingham Forest 2.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Martin Erlic allowed the ball to go out.
Murillo from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Cho Gue-Sung committed a foul against FC Midtjylland.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Martin Erlic allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against FC Midtjylland. Ousmane Diao has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner awarded to FC Midtjylland after Morato allowed the ball to go out.
Pedro BravoYellow CardPedro Bravo of FC Midtjylland has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Pedro Bravo from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went just wide to the left. The chance was set up by Ryan Yates following a corner kick.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest headed the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Elliot Anderson, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Elías Ólafsson allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Elías Ólafsson of FC Midtjylland makes a save, stopping the ball at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Morgan Gibbs-White.
Corner kick awarded to FC Midtjylland after Neco Williams allowed the ball to go out.
Elliot Anderson committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
Denil Castillo from FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered. Denil Castillo of FC Midtjylland attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Darío Osorio from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Cho Gue-Sung from FC Midtjylland takes a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but Stefan Ortega of Nottingham Forest makes a save, directing the ball to the left corner.
A shot is deflected. Pedro Bravo from FC Midtjylland attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Victor Bak Jensen.
Another offensive push. Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Elías Ólafsson of FC Midtjylland makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Murillo.
Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Victor Bak Jensen from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina replaces Dilane Bakwa due to an injury.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Elliot Anderson replaces James McAtee.
Corner kick awarded to FC Midtjylland after a defensive play by Neco Williams.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest.
Darío OsorioYellow CardDarío Osorio from FC Midtjylland has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
James McAtee from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
James McAtee from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
Darío Osorio from FC Midtjylland was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Goal! FC Midtjylland has found the net, making it 1-2 against Nottingham Forest. Martin Erlic scored with a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the upper part of the goal.
Opportunity wasted. Cho Gue-Sung of FC Midtjylland attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to score. The cross was provided by Mads Bech.
Missed opportunity. Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after a foul by Darío Osorio.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Pedro Bravo from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Murillo replaces Nikola Milenkovic.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White comes on to replace Omari Hutchinson.
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams comes on to replace Dan Ndoye.
Missed opportunity! Denil Castillo of FC Midtjylland attempted a header from close range but couldn't convert.
Dan Ndoye committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
Cho Gue-Sung of FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Nottingham Forest after a play that resulted in Lee Han-Beom giving it away.
The attempt is thwarted. James McAtee from Nottingham Forest takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
Substitution for FC Midtjylland: Cho Gue-Sung comes on to replace Júnior Brumado.
Match halted due to an injury to Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest.
assist: James McAtee
Goal! FC Midtjylland 0, Nottingham Forest 2. Ryan Yates scores for Nottingham Forest with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist came from James McAtee.
Martin Erlic from FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lorenzo Lucca from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
Júnior BrumadoYellow CardJúnior Brumado of FC Midtjylland has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Júnior Brumado committed a foul against FC Midtjylland.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
Aral Simsir from FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Omari Hutchinson has been flagged for being offside.
Missed opportunity. Darío Osorio of FC Midtjylland attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went just wide to the left. The assist came from Lee Han-Beom.
Substitution for FC Midtjylland: Lee Han-Beom comes on to replace Valdemar Byskov.
Substitution for FC Midtjylland: Aral Simsir comes on to replace Philip Billing.
The second half is underway with the score at FC Midtjylland 0, Nottingham Forest 1.
The first half has concluded with the score at FC Midtjylland 0, Nottingham Forest 1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by Elías Ólafsson, the goalkeeper for FC Midtjylland, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this play comes from Nicolás Domínguez.
assist: Nikola Milenković
Goal! Nottingham Forest takes the lead against FC Midtjylland, making it 1-0. Nicolás Domínguez scores with a header from the center of the penalty area, directing it into the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Nikola Milenkovic, who also headed the ball following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Elías Ólafsson allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as James McAtee from Nottingham Forest takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly stopped in the right corner by Elías Ólafsson of FC Midtjylland, with the assist coming from Omari Hutchinson.
Opportunity wasted. Dilane Bakwa of Nottingham Forest took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Lorenzo Lucca.
Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Denil Castillo from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Lorenzo Lucca of Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Philip Billing committed a foul against FC Midtjylland.
Philip Billing from FC Midtjylland earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Nicolás Domínguez is caught offside.
A shot is denied. James McAtee from Nottingham Forest attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's intercepted.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Denil Castillo allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Ryan Yates of Nottingham Forest attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Omari Hutchinson, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Nottingham Forest after Martin Erlic allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Lorenzo Lucca of Nottingham Forest attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the left. The assist came from Nikola Milenkovic, who set him up with a header.
Corner kick awarded to Nottingham Forest after Victor Bak Jensen allowed the ball to go out of play.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Pedro Bravo from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot taken from the center of the penalty area. The assist came from James McAtee, who played a precise through ball.
Ousmane Diao from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Dan Ndoye from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A header attempt from Mads Bech of FC Midtjylland is thwarted. The shot, taken from the right side of the penalty area, is blocked. The assist came from Valdemar Byskov, who delivered a cross.
Morato commits a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
Denil Castillo from FC Midtjylland earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Another offensive effort underway. Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest heads the ball from the center of the box, but Elías Ólafsson of FC Midtjylland makes a save, catching it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Dan Ndoye.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Elías Ólafsson allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Lorenzo Lucca from Nottingham Forest takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. The attempt is expertly denied by Elías Ólafsson of FC Midtjylland, who makes a save to his left. The assist came from Morato.
James McAtee from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Darío Osorio from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
Philip Billing from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Denil Castillo allowed the ball to go out.
Zach Abbott from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick on the right flank.
Júnior Brumado from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Nikola Milenkovic of Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Júnior Brumado from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Dilane Bakwa commits a foul against Nottingham Forest.
Denil Castillo of FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Júnior Brumado from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Corner awarded to FC Midtjylland after James McAtee allowed the ball to go out.
Júnior Brumado of FC Midtjylland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Nikola Milenkovic committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Darío Osorio from FC Midtjylland committed a foul.
Lorenzo Lucca of Nottingham Forest commits a handball.
Missed opportunity! Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, coming agonizingly close to finding the back of the net. The assist was provided by Omari Hutchinson.
The first half is underway...
FC Midtjylland
Nottingham Forest wins on penalties
Nottingham Forest must overturn a 1-0 deficit away to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League Round of 16 second leg. The Danish side's clinical finishing contrasted sharply with Forest's wastefulness in the first leg, where Cho Gue-sung's late header proved decisive despite Forest dominating possession.
